The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has extended its felicitation to the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the party’s national delegates conference in Tamale on Saturday.

The NDC, in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, congratulated the aspirants for various positions and the entire party, especially managers of the conference for their conduct preceding the contest which is expected to attract a large number of their followers and other stakeholders both local and international in the country’s democratic process.

“It is the expectation of the NDC that the NPP will conduct the contest in an atmosphere devoid of antagonism, violence and rancor to ensure a very peaceful and successful congress.

“We wish to indicate that a successful conference will undoubtedly enhance the country’s democratic credentials and further place Ghana’s multi-party journey on a higher pedestal among the comity of multi-party states across the globe,” the statement said.

The NDC, the statement said, also encouraged NDC supporters in the Northern Region, especially those in Tamale and its environs to co-operate with the NPP for the event.

“We urge our members not to conduct themselves in any negative manner that will put the name of the NDC into disrepute. We as a party will not stand by any fanatic who acts in breach of the peace prevailing in the region,” it stressed.

The NDC also prayed for good health for Mr. Kwabena Agyapong, one of the NPP General Secretary aspirants, who was involved in a motor accident on Tuesday, and wished him well.

“We wish him and his campaign team a speedy recovery to be able to actively participate in the event,” the statement added.